Thursday, January 18, 2007

McEnroe and Shriver together--it isn't fair

I would be hard pressed to say who is more annoying--Patrick McEnroe or Pam Shriver. Listening to McEnroe refer to the world number one men's player as "Fedder" sets my teeth on edge, but not as much as those dreaded moments when he yells "Droppa!" and makes me want to put something heavy through my television screen. (Note to the Tennis.com columnist--I forget which one--who loves to hear McEnroe say "Dropper!": It would be creepy enough if he said "dropper," but the reality is worse.)

This evening, McEnroe hit a new low. When Serena Williams had to lunge almost into the net pole to get a drop shot (hence, "droppa!"), McEnroe said she was in "no woman's land." Fine. But then he had to show off and explain to Pam Shriver that he didn't say "no man's land." Why do men want recognition for having a moment of non-sexism?

And anyway, there isn't much point in showing off to Pam Shriver, who is as sexist as any other commentator.